Order dated 08th June 2021 related to Mandating the mentioning of FSSAI License / Registration number on receipts/invoices/cash memo/bills etc. by food businesses on sale of food products from 01.10.2021
Section 31 of Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006 mandates that every food business operator is required to obtain FSSAI license or registration prior commencing any food business.
The implementation of FSSAI Act 2006 and Rules and Regulations made thereunder’ depends upon the FSSAI License and Registration number.
It has been decided to mandate declaration of 14-digit FSSAI License oi Registration number on cash receipts/ purchase invoices/cash memo /bills etc. by all food businesses. When any operator issues 2 transaction documents such as in case of transporters issuing transport cha1lan/ Bill etc. and an invoice, then FSSAI number needs to be mentioned on both documents.
The only exemption will be the GST e-way bill and such other govt documents which are system generated.